English to English
earnest
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adjective (a)
- Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract(noun.possession)source: wordnet30
- Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.(noun)source: webster1913
- Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
verb (v)
- To use in earnest.(verb)source: webster1913